The Legend Of Zelda Series Finally Delivers On A 40-Year Promise

While shakes up the traditional series formula in several ways, perhaps the next game’s biggest change is arguably the logical conclusion of a long-running trend within the franchise. While will evidently revive classic mechanics, its brand-new features have rightfully drawn a lot of attention. But when examining these changes within the wider context of the series, these changes have actually been a long time in the making.

promises to be an engaging blend of innovative features and classic aesthetics, which could point to having an interesting timeline placement. It is clear that is likely to be yet another engaging addition to the franchise, albeit perhaps not as large an adventure as those taking place in the open world of and. However, will evidently still draw upon its immediate predecessors in key ways, continuing a growing trend visible within them.

While will be the first console game to have Princess Zelda as the main protagonist, it will be far from the first to have her be a hero. In fact, although Zelda’s role in the franchise began as her being a stereotypical damsel in distress, the princess has actually gained an increasing level of agency in the games’ narratives over time. From that perspective, Link becoming the one in need of rescue seems to be more of an inevitability than anything else.

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Of course, Zelda has had an active role in defeating Ganon on a number of occasions. For example, following her actions as Sheik, Zelda magically pins Gonon in the final battle of , allowing Link to deliver the final blow. Later, built immensely upon this; instead of remaining on the sidelines, Zelda (or, more accurately, Tetra) works together with Link to fight Ganondorf by wielding a bow and Light Arrows. Although she has been forced into hiding and then kidnapped, Tetra is clearly a proactive character in her own